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Global In-Flight Catering Services Market to Grow at a CAGR of 3.7% During 2022-2027, Aided by the Rising Air Passenger Traffic

In-Flight Catering Services Market

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Size, Forecast: By Aircraft Class: Economy Class, Business Class, First Class; By Flight Type: Full Services, Low Cost; By Food Type: Meals, Bakery & Confectionery, Beverages, Others; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Outlook

The global in-flight catering services market stood at a value of around USD 25.9 billion in 2023. The market is further anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2024 and 2032 to reach USD 38.2 billion by 2032.

 

In-Flight Catering Services Market

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In-flight catering service deals with meals served in-flight to the travellers on board the flight. Economic development in different nations has provided a boost to the number of national and foreign passengers travelling by air, thus, aiding the global in-flight catering services industry.

 

Market Segmentation

In-flight catering service deals with meals served in-flight to the travellers on board the flight. Catering companies prepare these meals, which are served by trolley to the travellers. The in-flight catering services industry can be divided based on segments like aircraft class, flight-type, and food-type.

 

In-Flight Catering Services Market By Segments

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On the basis of aircraft class, the industry is broadly classified into economy class, business class, and first-class. On the basis of its flight type, the industry can be divided into full services and low cost.

Further, the market can be broadly categorised on the basis of food type into:

The EMR report looks into the regional in-flight catering services markets like North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

 

Market Analysis

The increase in the number of travellers travelling through air is anticipated to be the major driver for the growth of the in-flight catering services industry globally. The number of national and foreign passengers travelling by air has risen with the rise in disposable incomes, especially in emerging nations, thereby boosting the market growth. It is anticipated that market growth will receive further impetus with the rising expectations of commuters to have nutritious and healthy food onboard. In addition, with the advancing technology, the adoption of internet meal reservation systems by the major airline companies has increased, which is anticipated to boost meal booking services and in turn, drive the demand for in-flight catering services.

 

In-Flight Catering Services Market By Region

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Competitive Landscape

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global in-flight catering services market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

  • Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
  • Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC
  • Flying food Group LLC
  • LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG 
  • Newrest Group International S.A.S
  • SATS Limited
  • Others

The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment- Aircraft Class, Flight Type, Food Type, Region
Breakup by Aircraft Class Economy Class, Business Class, First Class
Breakup by Flight Type Full Services, Low Cost
Breakup by Food Type Meals, Bakery and Confectionery, Beverages, Others
Breakup by Region North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Market Dynamics SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Key Indicators for Price and Demand
Competitive Landscape Market Structure, Company Profiles- Company Overview, Product Portfolio, Demographic Reach and Achievements, Certifications
Companies Covered Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC, Flying food Group LLC, LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Newrest Group International S.A.S, SATS Limited, Others
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description
    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary
    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Snapshot
    6.1    Global
    6.2    Regional
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Aircraft Class
        8.4.1    Economy Class
            8.4.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.4.2    Business Class
            8.4.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.4.3    First Class 
            8.4.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    8.5    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Flight Type
        8.5.1    Full Services
            8.5.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.2    Low Cost
            8.5.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    8.6    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Food Type
        8.6.1    Meals
            8.6.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.2    Bakery and Confectionery
            8.6.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.3    Beverages
            8.6.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.4    Others   
    8.7    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Region
        8.7.1    North America
            8.7.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.7.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.7.2    Europe
            8.7.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.7.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.7.3    Asia Pacific
            8.7.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.7.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.7.4    Latin America
              8.7.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
              8.7.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.7.5    Middle East and Africa
            8.7.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.7.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9    North America In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    9.1    United States of America 
        9.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.2    Canada
        9.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10    Europe In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    10.1    United Kingdom
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Germany
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    France
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Italy
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5   Others
11    Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    11.1    China
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Japan
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    India
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    ASEAN
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    Australia
        11.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.6    Others
12    Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    12.1    Brazil
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Argentina
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Mexico
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Others
13    Middle East and Africa In- Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
    13.1    Saudi Arabia
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    United Arab Emirates
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Nigeria
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    South Africa
        13.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Others
14    Market Dynamics
    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    14.4    Key Indicators for Price
15    Competitive Landscape
    15.1    Market Structure
    15.2    Company Profiles
        15.2.1    Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
            15.2.1.1    Company Overview
            15.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.1.4    Certifications
        15.2.2    Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC
            15.2.2.1    Company Overview
            15.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.2.4    Certifications
        15.2.3    Flying food Group LLC
            15.2.3.1    Company Overview
            15.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.3.4    Certifications
        15.2.4    LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
            15.2.4.1    Company Overview
            15.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.4.4    Certifications
        15.2.5    Newrest Group International S.A.S
            15.2.5.1    Company Overview
            15.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.5.4    Certifications
        15.2.6    SATS Limited
            15.2.6.1    Company Overview
            15.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.6.4    Certifications
        15.2.7    Others
16    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Aircraft Class (USD billion), 2018-2023
3.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Aircraft Class (USD billion), 2024-2032
4.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Flight Type (USD billion), 2018-2023
5.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Flight Type (USD billion), 2024-2032
6.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Food Type (USD billion), 2018-2023
7.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Food Type (USD billion), 2024-2032
8.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD billion), 2018-2023
9.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD billion), 2024-2032
10.    North America In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
11.    North America In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
12.    Europe In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
13.    Europe In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
14.    Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
15.    Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
16.    Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
17.    Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
18.    Middle East and Africa In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
19.    Middle East and Africa In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
20.    Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

What was the global in-flight catering services market size in 2023?

In 2023, the global in-flight catering services market attained a value of nearly USD 25.9 billion.

What are the major drivers for the market?

The growth of the market is primarily driven by the increasing number of national and foreign passengers flying, economic development, rising expectations of commuters, and a rise in disposable incomes.

What are the key trends in the in-flight catering services market?

The key trends driving the market growth include the increasing demand for nutritious and healthy meals onboard and technological advancements leading to airline companies adopting internet meal reservation systems.

What are the major regional markets of the in-flight catering services, according to the EMR report?

The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

What are the major types of aircraft classes in the market?

The major types of aircraft classes are economy class, business class, and first class.

What are the various flight types in the market?

Full services and low cost are the various flight types in the market.

What are the leading food types of the in-flight catering services?

The leading food types in the market are meals, bakery and confectionery, and beverages, among others.

Who are the key players in the market, according to the report?

The major players in the market include Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC, Flying food Group LLC, LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Newrest Group International S.A.S, and SATS Limited, among others.

Analyst Review

The global in-flight catering services market attained a value of about USD 25.9 billion in 2023, driven by the increasing number of national and foreign passengers traveling by air. Aided by the rising expectations of commuters and rise in disposable incomes, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032.

EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. Based on aircraft classes, the global in-flight catering services industry can be segmented into economy class, business class, and first class. By flight types, the industry can be divided into full services and low cost. On the basis of food types, the various segments are meals, bakery and confectionery, and beverages, among others. The major regional markets for in-flight catering services are North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The key players in the above market include Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC, Flying food Group LLC, LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Newrest Group International S.A.S, SATS Limited, Others

EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.

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